President's Council

Why Join the President's Council?

President’s Council includes individuals and businesses in our community who believe in the education excellence and the value Del Mar College has on the local workforce, community and in students' lives. It provides a leadership giving opportunity to support the College president in advancing the mission and vision of the college in ways that are generally lacking the funding to accomplish.

President's Council Funds Two Areas:

President's Excellence Fund

The President’s Excellence Fund empowers Del Mar College President & CEO, Mark Escamilla, Ph.D. to reach a level of excellence in advancing the College’s mission and vision. Examples include community involvement, unexpected programmatic needs or opportunities, and faculty or student needs.

Viking Vanguard

This program aims to provide leadership experience for current Del Mar College students. Viking Vanguard members serve as a positive representation of the DMC brand, attending College events and activities and engaging via social media. The program offers opportunities for personal and professional development, requiring members to participate in various capacities and attend training on DMC resources.

As representatives of the College, members are expected to demonstrate exemplary behavior, a service-oriented attitude, and a willingness to assist prospective and current students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders. Viking Vanguard members receive a $1,000 stipend per academic year for their participation ($500 per semester).

Membership Categories

• President’s Counselor - $10,000
• President’s Advocate - $5,000
• President’s Benefactor - $2,500
• Individual - Corporate Leader - $1,000

Your gift matters. Your continued, yearly membership and support of Dr. Escamilla empowers him to act immediately when there is a need or opportunity that will help the College. 

To Join:

Click here to go to our President's Council secure online giving page.

Or, make checks payable to Del Mar College Foundation (memo line President's Council).
Del Mar College Foundation
101 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78404

For more information, contact us at (361) 698-1317, or foundation@delmar.edu. 

2026 PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL MEMBERS

COUNSELOR

Port of Corpus Christi Authority

ADVOCATE

Regent Carl Crull
Harrison's Landing

BENEFACTOR

Communities in Schools of the Coastal Bend
DCCM
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation
Frost Bank
Dr. Robert R. Furgason
Gignac & Associates
John P. Jackson
Robert E. Parker
Rally Credit Union
Celika Storm
Valero Bill Greehey Refineries

INDIVIDUAL / CORPORATE LEADER

Chris Adler
Sandra Alvarez
American Allied Health
Ardurra
Baker and Baker Law Firm
Bergstrom Financial
Charlie Bhakta
CoastLife Credit Union
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Roycelin Deleon
Driscoll Health System
Eagle Foundation Repair
Dr. Scott Elliff
Estrada Hinojosa
First Community Bank
Russell Franques
HDR, Inc.
Steve and June Herbst
Gloria Hicks
State Rep. Todd Hunter
Kleberg Bank
Hicks Layton
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP
Jim Moloney
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.
Dennis Richardson
Bill Richmond and Robert Garcia
Sid Ridlehuber
Dr. Mary K. Sherwood
Susser Family Foundation
Visit Corpus Christi
Walker and Associates
Todd M. Walter